The Influence of Employee Activation on Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jbd.v24i2.7121Keywords:
business, diversity, job satisfaction, gender, employee activation, engagement, purpose, belongingness, empowermentAbstract
This study explored gender differences in job satisfaction and the role of employee activation determinants. A survey of 566 U.S. workers found partial support for prior findings, with men reporting higher job satisfaction than women. Regression analyses revealed employee activation variables, including engagement, meaning, belongingness, leadership, and career meaning, predicted satisfaction for both genders. However, certain activation aspects were more influential for women, supporting that non-traditional factors increasingly drive satisfaction. The findings reinforce the complex, evolving relationship between gender and satisfaction in today’s workplace. Organizations seeking to enhance satisfaction and performance should focus on cultivating high activation among all employees.
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